2012 Acura TL vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 349 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Acura TL | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |